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Woodturning Basics: Tips for Beginners

Bob Puetz started woodturning when he was 10. He stood on a peach crate in his dad’s shop to reach a good quality lathe. He ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are a lot of different skills and techniques that woodworkers can employ to turn raw lumber into something that is both useful and ...
Wood turning can be a lot of fun, and there are some pretty amazing things that you can make once you have the proper tools. But you're going to need access to a lathe before you can get started.
An interest in woodworking led Scarsdale NY resident Julia Swyers to take a general carpentry class, where she was introduced to woodturning.